Comparison: Beauce Sheepdog and Briard

Beauce Sheepdog and Briard are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Beauce Sheepdog
Photo: KekeK9, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Briard
Photo: Dardeche at Dutch Wikipedia, Public domain, source
Beauce SheepdogBriard
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers61–70 cm56–68 cm
Weight–30–40 kg
Life span–10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Big, muscular dog with a short, harsh coat, black-and-tan or harlequin
  • The typical "red stockings": tan markings on the legs, over the eyes and on the cheeks
  • Double dewclaws on the hind legs are required by the standard
  • Long dry, coarse coat falling over the eyes
  • Beard and eyebrows, sturdy frame
  • Double hind dewclaws
CoatShort (3–4 cm), thick, harsh coat lying close to the body over a fine, dense mouse-grey undercoat; black and tan or harlequin (grey-black with tan).Long, dry, slightly wavy and coarse coat.
PurposeA French sheepdog and guard dog of the open plains, still used today in service and protection work.An ancient French herding and guarding dog from Brie; protected flocks from wolves and served as a military carrier.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.